Vol. 13, Issue 10 (2024)

Author(s):
Damini Sharma and Swarup Roy

Abstract:
Urtica dioica L. The word “nettle” is derived from the Anglo-saxon word “noed” which means “needle” while it’s Latin name “urtica” means “to burn”. Nettle plant is one of the most amazing medicinal plants with so many benefits. It is a perennial herb with a long history and it is used in many countries in the world. In recent years, there has been growing interest on therapies and the use of natural products. This plant transforming a common weed into a commercial plant with awide range of applications. The objective of this paper is to know about the benefits and uses of nettle plant. As nettle plant is being used in most of the beauty products and health treatment, many researches done on the particular plant and products to know the science behind the benefits of the plant. The roots of the nettle plant is used to treat various diseases. Nettle plants and its all parts have various advantages and every part of the plant treat various kind of diseases. Fertilizers and insecticides can also be made from this plant which act as a natural one for plants and help them in growth and fight against insects. It is surveyed that the products are available in the market made up from the nettle plant. A thorough review is required to avoid repetition of future research on this plant. This review will also provide information on this plant which is useful article for researchers on this plant.